Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Real Estate

The Bachelor of Science in Real Estate (BSRE) is a comprehensive program that combines a practical, real-world real estate curriculum with a strong core anchored in the liberal arts. This unique blend provides students with the opportunity to pursue a new career or advance in their current role within the real estate industry.

Program Overview

In cooperation with the Fordham Real Estate Institute, the bachelor's degree in real estate focuses on real-world, professional practices in various aspects of the field, including:

• Real estate investment
• Development
• Legal issues
• Urban economics
• Accounting
• Finance
• Valuation
• Construction
• Management

Through this comprehensive curriculum, students develop the knowledge base and professional skills required for career advancement and achievement in a global real estate environment.

Program Features

The features of the bachelor's degree program in real estate include:

• Evening and online courses
• Merit and need-based financial aid
• Generous transfer credit policies
• Credit for life experience
• Faculty members dedicated to advancing students' career goals
• Fordham Real Estate Institute industry networking events
• Fordham's extensive alumni network and career services programs

Program Requirements

The real estate major consists of:

• Three prerequisite courses
• Six core real estate courses
• Elective courses, several of which also satisfy requirements of the Fordham University Core Curriculum Students complete their major with elective courses in real estate.

Learning Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Real Estate has the following learning objectives:

• Demonstrate an understanding of professional practices and effective methodology
• Demonstrate an awareness of the local, national, and global perspective of Real Estate
• Demonstrate competency in critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Program Availability

This bachelor's degree program is available at the Lincoln Center and Westchester campuses.

Accelerated M.S. in Real Estate Program

The Accelerated M.S. in Real Estate Program allows students to earn a Master's in Real Estate in only one year of study beyond the bachelor's degree. The benefits of this program include:

• Cost savings over a typical two- or three-year graduate program at another school
• The prestige of a Fordham degree from a highly ranked graduate school
• The development of specialized skills that can lead to greater career opportunities and earning potential